When I first started writing 'Still Missing,' I didn't actually realize I was writing a thriller. I thought it was more women's fiction, but during the many years of rewrites, I kept taking out the boring parts, and then my agent informed me that I had written a thriller. Chevy Stevens agentborefiction share on social
I was supposed to be cleaning out the barn, but I was usually reading romance novels. That's how you grow up to be a thriller writer. Chevy Stevens barncleangrow Change image and share on social
Pain leaves a mark, the degree depending on the person and the event. Chevy Stevens degreedependevent Change image and share on social
For 'Never Knowing,' I outlined it and then blocked it out on my office wall with index cards, but things still happened organically. Chevy Stevens blockcardhappen Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, there's still a lot of beginning writers who think you can just write your first draft and hand it in. Chevy Stevens begindrafthand Change image and share on social
I didn't go to university or get a degree, but I hired somebody as a mentor - and that I considered my university education. Chevy Stevens considerdegreeeducation Change image and share on social
As much as writing is an emotional experience, it is a business as well. Coming from a business background, I treat it as such. Chevy Stevens backgroundbusinesscome Change image and share on social
It's not like I wake up every morning and just can't wait to write. It is my job. It's much easier to not write. I'd rather read. This is my income. This is what supports my family. Having a child is a pretty big incentive to keep working. Chevy Stevens bigchildeasy share on social
When I started 'Still Missing,' I had a few key plot points in mind, which I played around with mentally for a couple of months, then one day I just started writing. Not having an outline led to some cool plot twists, but also many rewrites! A lot of the plotting happened on subsequent drafts. Chevy Stevens coolcoupleday share on social
I try to only read light things when I'm working on my books, and in the evenings I watch a lot of mindless TV. I have to break up the 'dark,' or I wouldn't be a very happy person. Chevy Stevens bookbreakdark Change image and share on social